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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.72, 5.57 and 3.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.72, 5.57 and 3.30 is: 4.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.72 : 5.57 = 3.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.72/5.57 = 3.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.72x = 5.57 × 3.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.72x = 18.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.36/3.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.94

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